Hindaun, Rajasthan — Lok Sabha Election Results
Hindaun (Rajasthan) was won by Jagannath Prasad (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 131,499 votes over Shyam Sunder. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Hindaun, Rajasthan, from 1962 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1962–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Tika Ram | Indian National Congress | 117,116 | 45.0% | Raghubir Singh (RRP) | 49,105 (18.9 pts) |
| 1967 | J. Prasad | Indian National Congress | 140,538 | 47.6% | N. Singh (Samyukta Socialist Party) | 41,097 (13.9 pts) |
| 1971 | Jagannath Prasad | Indian National Congress | 188,273 | 70.3% | Shyam Sunder (Samyukta Socialist Party) | 131,499 (49.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tika Ram | Indian National Congress | 117,116 | 45.0% |
| Raghubir Singh | RRP | 68,011 | 26.1% |
| Rikhab Dass | Jharkhand Party | 47,265 | 18.2% |
| Mangal Sen | Independent | 27,690 | 10.6% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Prasad | Indian National Congress | 140,538 | 47.6% |
| N. Singh | Samyukta Socialist Party | 99,441 | 33.7% |
| Nirotilal | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 26,468 | 9.0% |
| Chandulal | Independent | 16,522 | 5.6% |
| Chandrabhan | RPI | 12,072 | 4.1% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jagannath Prasad | Indian National Congress | 188,273 | 70.3% |
| Shyam Sunder | Samyukta Socialist Party | 56,774 | 21.2% |
| Ram Singh | Independent | 10,245 | 3.8% |
| Pannod | Independent | 5,706 | 2.1% |
| Pyarey | Independent | 3,650 | 1.4% |
| Arjun Lal | Independent | 3,169 | 1.2% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Hindaun has been contested at 3 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1962. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Hindaun in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Jagannath Prasad (Indian National Congress) won Hindaun, Rajasthan, in 1971 with 188,273 votes (70.3%), a margin of 131,499 votes over Shyam Sunder.
Which parties have won Hindaun since 1962?
Since 1962, Hindaun has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Hindaun?
The closest result on record for Hindaun was 1967, when Indian National Congress beat Samyukta Socialist Party by just 41,097 votes (13.9 percentage points).